The show held its world premiere in Hamburg in 2012 and opened on Broadway in 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

[33] The show was expected to open on 13 March 2014, at the Winter Garden Theatre, with previews commencing on 11 February 2014.

[34] The first preview was cancelled as a result of delayed technical rehearsals, due to power problems in the area.

[36] The cast included Andy Karl as Rocky, Margo Seibert as Adrian[37] and Terence Archie transferring from the Hamburg production, to reprise his role as Apollo Creed.

Dakin Matthews, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Jennifer Mudge and Okieriete Onaodowan were also in the cast in supporting roles.